§ 23.07.166. Minimum Site Design and Development Standards.

All uses within a Sensitive Resource Area shall conform to the following standards:

a.

Surface mining is not permitted except in areas also included in an Energy and Extractive Resource Area combining designation by the Land Use Element. Where the dual designation exists, surface mining is allowed only after approval of surface mining permit and reclamation plan, approved in accordance with Section 23.08.180.

b.

Shoreline areas shall not be altered by grading, paving, or other development of impervious surfaces for a distance of 100 feet from the mean high tide line, 75 feet from any lakeshore, or 50 feet from any streambank, except where authorized through Development Plan approval. Where the requirements of the California Department of Fish and Game or other public agency having jurisdiction are different, the more restrictive regulations shall apply. Special requirements for setbacks from wetlands, streams, and the coastline are established by Sections 23.07.172 through 23.07.178.

c.

Construction and landscaping activities shall be conducted to not degrade lakes, ponds, wetlands, or perennial watercourses within an SRA through filling, sedimentation, erosion, increased turbidity, or other contamination.

d.

Where an SRA is applied because of prominent geological features visible from off-site (such as rock outcrops), those features are to be protected and remain undisturbed by grading or development activities.

e.

Where an SRA is applied because of specified species of trees, plants or other vegetation, such species shall not be disturbed by construction activities or subsequent operation of the use, except where authorized by Development Plan approval.